In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 280 g | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
| Earpad Material | - | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | - | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Razer HyperClear | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.8 m |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Features | - | Bendable microphone arm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 70 hour(s) | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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